Eco Factor: Self-sustaining building with own power source and water recycling system.
Matthew Fromboluti from the Washington University in St. Louis has conceptualized a self-sustaining building that will can be constructed in a 900-foot deep and.
Designer plans to transform old open pit mine into a self-sustaining building Read More »
Eco Factor: Mushroom-like solar evaporators clean city’s sewage, while MessyTech blends conflict and harmony to generate greener ideas.
The Los Angeles Cleantech Corridor and Green District Competition, an open ideas competition sponsored by…
Solar Umbrella and MessyTech win awards for re-imagining greener LA downtown Read More »
Eco Factor: Concept car designed to get powered by solar energy and atmospheric CO2.
With none denying the fact that cars of the future will have to repair some of the pollution that the cars of the past produced, Argentine industrial designer…
O2 Concept Car – Hybrid concept car aims to be low on emissions Read More »
Eco Factor: Petrol station made from natural materials.
While we definitely want EV stations to replace gasoline stations, making existing gas station infrastructure greener is still a good thing to do. Designers over at Studio 360 are proposing..
Studio 360 proposes solar-powered petrol station for Slovenia Read More »
Eco Factor: Modern mosque divides prayer hall by a strip of glass and uses LED lighting.
The world is quite aware of the extent to which the Islamic community advocates the need for a certain degree of separation between men and women, and…
Ray of Light Mosque designed to maximize energy-efficiency Read More »
Eco Factor: Bus charging system leverages the rapid charge capability of lithium-titanate batteries.
Although the present diesel-electric hybrid buses promise a green ride, they are still believed to be 100% diesel. Is it possible to change these..
Opbrid unveils overhead fast-charging system hybrid, electric buses Read More »
Eco Factor: Housing project with shared greenhouse spaces to let urban dwellers grow their own food.
Growing food locally can potentially benefit the urban areas socially, physically and environmentally. In an attempt to add a new dimension to…
Growingcity encourages use of unused spaces for urban agriculture Read More »
Eco Factor: Portable turbine generates electricity from river water.
With billions of people around the world still having no access to the electric grid, industrial designers are coming up with solutions that can help brighten their lives….
Hydro hydraulic micro turbine aims to bring electricity to rural areas Read More »
Eco Factor: Device harvests waste heat energy from electronic gadgets.
Researchers at Louisiana Tech University have successfully fabricated a breakthrough energy harvesting device, which utilizes waste heat energy from electronic gadgets to…
Louisiana Tech researchers fabricate breakthrough energy harvesting device Read More »
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly taxi concept powered by four electric motors.
The Mercedes-Benz Nimbus concept is a car taxi with an innovative layout, designed as a new visual and practical solution for the crowded cities in 2025. Conceptualized by…
Mercedes-Benz Nimbus: Electric taxi for crowded cities of 2025 Read More »
